Do you have outdated prescription or over-the-counter medications cluttering your medicine cabinet? You can dispose of them properly and for free on Saturday, October 29th during the 3rd National Drug Take-Back Day.
The first Drug Take-Back Day occurred in September of 2010; the second, last April. The round-up keeps drugs out of the hands of people who might abuse them. It also prevents people from flushing their old medicines down the toilet, thus reducing the amount of drug residue that gets into the public water supply, which is a growing concern in the U.S. Nationwide, more than 188 tons of drugs were disposed of in the April drug take-back.
There will be a number of drug collection sites across Hampton Roads between 10am and 2pm on October 29th. Visit the Drug Take-Back Day website to find a collection point in your area.
From the archive: a post from April on how to properly dispose of medicines when it's not drug take-back day.
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